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Who is Dr. Tekwani, Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Navin Tekwani, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tekwani completed his residency at U Mo Ks City Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology; Louis A Weiss Mem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tekwani is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tekwani’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tekwani’s office at (314) 842-2020.
Where did Dr. Tekwani go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Ohio, Program 1
Residency: U Mo Ks City Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology; Louis A Weiss Mem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | University of Missouri-Kansas City
Medical School: University of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo
Is Dr. Tekwani board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Navin Tekwani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Tekwani speak?
Dr. Tekwani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Tekwani treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Tekwani diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Tekwani. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Acute Glaucoma
- Closed-Angle Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
- H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
- H40031: Anatomical narrow angle, right eye
- H40032: Anatomical narrow angle, left eye
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401120: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, stage unspecified
- H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
- H401110: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, stage unspecified
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
What procedures does Dr. Tekwani perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Tekwani performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Tekwani. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Corneal Incision for Astigmatism Correction
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Eye Adhesion Release (Posterior Synechiae)
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
- Lens Material Removal (Aspiration)
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Astigmatism correction surgery
- Corneal relaxing incision
- Eye surgery for astigmatism
- Limbal relaxing incision (LRI)
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Synechiolysis
- Posterior Synechiae Lysis
- Iris Adhesion Release
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
- Corneal Excision
- Lamellar Keratectomy
- Partial Cornea Removal
- Cataract Aspiration
- Lens Aspiration
- Removal of Lens Opacity
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 65772: Corneal relaxing incision for correction of surgically induced astigmatism
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 65875: Severing adhesions of anterior segment of eye, incisional technique (with or without injection of air or liquid) (separate procedure); posterior synechiae
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
- 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
- 66840: Removal of lens material; aspiration technique, 1 or more stages
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
- 65820: Goniotomy
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
Also known as:
- Eye Medication Injection
- Intraocular injection
- Anterior chamber injection
- Eye drug injection
CPT Codes:
- 66030: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); medication
Also known as:
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
Does Dr. Tekwani accept my insurance?
Dr. Tekwani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 842-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tekwani accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Tekwani in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Humana
Medicare
State of South Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tekwani's office located?
Dr. Navin Tekwani's Primary Practice
9911 Kennerly Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 842-2020
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
What is Dr. Tekwani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tekwani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538143805.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tekwani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tekwani
What is Dr. Navin Tekwani's specialty?
Dr. Tekwani is a Ophthalmologist near Saint Louis, MO. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Tekwani to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Navin Tekwani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tekwani is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Navin Tekwani accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Navin Tekwani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Navin Tekwani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tekwani's office at (314) 842-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Navin Tekwani?
Please contact Dr. Tekwani's office at (314) 842-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Navin Tekwani have?
Dr. Navin Tekwani is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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